Allen Iverson changed the NBA and Basketball forever.
As I've stated in a few other threads, Iverson was my second favourite player growing up, besides Carter.
He had a swagger about him that so many players these days think they are imitating by being douchey-self-important dweebs. What they don't understand is that Iverson backed that swagger with a presense on the court that was matched by NO ONE. He was 6'0", 150lbs soaking wet; but his heart made him play bigger than any 7-footer out there.
I remember one game where he dislocated his shoulder in the first half, and was back by the 3rd quarter.
NOTHING could keep this guy from playing the game at a high level.
The only problem is that he KNEW he was that good.
I mean, ya so what, he didn't like practice ... I mean we ARE talking about Practice ... pratice... practice...
Not to mention, the NBA invented a god-damn dress code because of HIS influence on hip-hop and fashion.
But I mean, leading the league in scoring 4 different seasons; Steals 3 different times; MVP; All-Star MVP; Second All-Time Playoff Scoring Average (behind only Michal Jordan)... AI will be in the HOF. Book it.
As I've stated in a few other threads, Iverson was my second favourite player growing up, besides Carter.
He had a swagger about him that so many players these days think they are imitating by being douchey-self-important dweebs. What they don't understand is that Iverson backed that swagger with a presense on the court that was matched by NO ONE. He was 6'0", 150lbs soaking wet; but his heart made him play bigger than any 7-footer out there.
I remember one game where he dislocated his shoulder in the first half, and was back by the 3rd quarter.
NOTHING could keep this guy from playing the game at a high level.
The only problem is that he KNEW he was that good.
I mean, ya so what, he didn't like practice ... I mean we ARE talking about Practice ... pratice... practice...
Not to mention, the NBA invented a god-damn dress code because of HIS influence on hip-hop and fashion.
But I mean, leading the league in scoring 4 different seasons; Steals 3 different times; MVP; All-Star MVP; Second All-Time Playoff Scoring Average (behind only Michal Jordan)... AI will be in the HOF. Book it.
Comment